Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

Overview

The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Islands are considered the "jewel" of the Pacific Northwest, located in the Puget Sound.

City: San Juan Islands

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Fri 25 Oct

Starting at $135.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Whale Watching Cruise

Local taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For maximum safety children under 2 should be in a harness carrier strapped to a parent and remain in the cabin
"Special Limited" tour not recommended for child aged 13 and under
Restrooms are available on board the boat
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
50% capacity on vessels

What To Expect

San Juan Island

San Juan Island is considered the best place to view orca whales because the salmon, which are their prime source of food (about 95% of what they eat), travel up and down the west coast of San Juan Island and outlying areas. Take this Whale watching tour and see orca whales which has been viewed on over 90% of the tours with the possibility of spotting minke, humpback and gray whales to be higher. What is the best time to see orca whales? Anytime. They are out and about all day. You will be guaranteed see marine mammals and come back with memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy the beauty of San Juan Island on an exclusive Whale Watch Cruise from Friday Harbor. Sail aboard the fast, new 55 foot MV Sea Lion (with windowed, heated cabin, which seats up to 24 guests). 40 or fewer guest aboard this comfortable boat with walk around deck.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (660)

Jeff P

Jul 2019

Great time seeing humpback whales! No orcas in the area that day, but this vessel can move quickly and it took us out to 2 humpback whales that breached and swatted the water several times. Also saw seals chilling on rocks and a bald eagle in a tree. Ride was smooth and they had extra binoculars for us to share. (didn't need those for the whales as they were close!) Great customer service too as we booked last minute over the phone and they booked us a seaplane on the way there and a wheeled plane on the way back.....much better than a 3.45 hour ferry ride from Seattle. We went early and hung out and explored San Juan Island before the tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hi Jeff P! Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you got to see humpback whales on your tour! Even 5-10 years ago seeing one, let alone TWO humpback whales would have been unheard of in our area. This comeback has been a pleasure to be a part of documenting, and of course a pleasure to share with our guests! It also sounds like you had a great experience on your Kenmore Air flights. We love partnering with them to provide an easy day trip to and from the San Juan Islands.... plus the seaplanes just add to the adventure! Hope to see you again! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

Suzie T

Jul 2019

Fabulous stress free experience!! My friends & I were returning from a camping kayak trip and your staff went above and beyond to locate our bags so we could make the 3 pm departure!! We were so excited to have the opportunity to see local sealife and we saw Orcas, a minke whale, and some huge stellar sea lions!! It was a fun and memorable experience!! Thank you!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hi Suzie T! Thank you so much for leaving a review of your experience on the water with us! We love to hear that our team created a stress-free experience for you and your friends after your kayaking adventure. It sounds like you saw a ton of wildlife out there too! We hope to see you again if you're ever back in the San Juan Islands. Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris

Karen P

Jul 2019

Loved all of it! The boat, the crew and the wildlife did not disappoint! We would definently do this again.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Karen P! Thank you so much for joining us out on the water, and for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time on our boat and your time spent with our crew in the company of amazing wildlife. We are so excited to host you again! Brian Goodremont and the crew at San Juan Safaris Owner & Operator San Juan Safaris